Seeking a Tax Accountant to join the team of a growing real estate firm in the Greater Chicago Area. The ideal candidate will be an optimistic self-starter with a minimum of three years of tax experience (real estate industry a plus) and thrive in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.

Responsibilities

Tax Accountant will report to the Tax Manager and will have responsibility for:

• Preparing and analyzing tax returns, workpapers
• Assisting with quarterly and year-end tax planning activities and tax projections
• Interacting with clients regarding financials, taxes, etc.
• Preparing flow-through entity (partnership) tax returns
• Maintaining fixed asset and depreciation schedules
• Conducting research on various tax- and finance-related projects
• Staying current on state and local tax policy and industry changes as they evolve

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• A minimum of three years of public accounting experience (real estate taxation a plus)
• Licensed CPA or in process of completing CPA exam
• Experience working through a minimum of two tax/busy seasons
• Strong accounting and analytical skills, resourcefulness in solving problems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word, especially)
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, and manage/meet deadlines
• A self-starter attitude, ability to work independently while maintaining ‘team’ mentality
• Strong communication and writing skills, confidence when interacting with clients

Posted On: Thursday, March 9, 2023